# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 21 — Behavioral Health Regulations

### Chapter 04 — Community Mental Health Programs — Group Homes for Adults with Mental Illness

#### Regulation .08 Program Inspection and Investigation by the Department.

*COMAR 10.21.04.08*

A. The Department may make announced and unannounced visits to a group home.

B. If the Department receives information that the safety or welfare of an individual served is in jeopardy, the Department shall promptly:

  (1) Conduct and document an investigation; and

  (2) Based on the investigation under §B(1) of this regulation, take appropriate action, including:

    (a) Outlining the requirements for the group home to correct the problems identified; or

    (b) Initiating any of the following:

      (i) Emergency suspension, under the provisions of Regulation .09B of this chapter;

      (ii) Disciplinary action, including suspension, revocation, probation, or banning new admissions under the provisions of Regulation .09C of this chapter; or

      (iii) Receivership, under the provisions of Regulation .11 of this chapter.